The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
€ 134,000
€ 136,700
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i8 Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
50.9
76.5
87.3
50.7
76.3
81.7
76.5 in
Width
76.3 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.9 in
Height
50.7 in
110.2
184.6
103.5
178.9
184.6 in
Length
178.9 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.16 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
I12
Generation
C190
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 178
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 178.980
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
515 hp
at 6250 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
515 hp
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
7.04 lb/hp
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
888 mi
Range
429 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
429 mi
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
Environmental Impact
39.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes AMG GT S Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
